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If you are looking for a way to augment your Phoenix SAT prep, Varsity Tutors can set you up with services that match your needs. In addition to offering effective resources and instruction, these services are easy to attend and schedule. Because the SAT is a key part of the many college applications, the way you prepare can affect your academic future.
The SAT is a college admission exam that is most commonly taken by students in 11th or 12th grade. If you attend a local institution such as Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic High School or Sunnyslope High School, you may be getting ready to take the SAT right now. Whether the exam is getting close or you are planning to take it further out in the future, it never hurts to improve your study time.
What can I study during Phoenix SAT prep?
During the SAT, you will have three hours to complete the mandatory sections of the exam. These sections are Math, Reading, and Writing and Language. If you opt to take the Essay section of the exam, you will have an additional 50 minutes to complete that section. The mandatory sections are scored from 200 to 800 with the sections on Writing and Language and the section on Reading combining their score. This combined score is added to the score for the Math section to form a 400 to 1600 composite score for the exam. The essay section is scored from 6 to 24 and is not factored into the composite score. Let's take a moment to do an overview of the sections of the exam.
In the Math section of the exam, you will demonstrate your problem-solving and analytical skills. By interacting with data and effectively using algebra to solve problems, you can display your mathematical skills. There are parts of the Math section where calculators are allowed, but there are also parts that forbid the use of a calculator. There are 58 questions in this section, and you will have 80 minutes to complete them.
The Reading section is comprised of 52 questions. You will have 65 minutes to complete this portion of the SAT. This portion will present you with several passages that you must read, interpret, and analyze. You must display your comprehension of the passages, your understanding of words and context, and your ability to process the information you read.
During the Writing and Language section, you will encounter passages, graphs, and tables that present evidence. You will display your ability to form an effective argument, make improvements to an existing passage, and use written English to perform specific goals. Your passages will touch on a number of historical and social topics. You do not need a prior understanding of these topics, but you will need to effectively analyze and comprehend the passages. There are 44 questions in this section of the exam, and you will have 35 minutes to complete it.
During the optional Essay section of the exam, you will encounter a passage that the exam provides. After you read the passage, you must analyze the argument and write a response to it. Your response will detail how effective you believe the author's argument to be. You need to back up your argument with evidence from the original piece. In addition to considering the author's use of evidence, reasoning, and style, you must utilize those same components in your essay. You are not stating whether you agree or disagree with the author. Rather, you are evaluating the strength of their argument. You will have 50 minutes to complete this section.
How can Phoenix SAT prep help me get ready for the day of the exam?
You can choose two main options for your SAT preparation. If you prefer to learn in a group environment, a Phoenix SAT prep course can provide a classroom environment for your study. If you prefer the options of private tutoring, you can work with a Phoenix SAT tutor. Depending on your needs and situation, either option can help you move your preparation forward. These offerings both take place online which makes the logistics of participating in these sessions easier.
During your time in a Phoenix SAT prep class, you will meet with your instructor and classmates in a live virtual classroom. This set-up allows for real-time interactions that can help you learn from a variety of perspectives. In addition to hearing lectures from your skilled instructor, you and your classmates can discuss key topics and ask questions. Your instructor can modify sessions to accommodate the needs of the group, and you can schedule meetings outside of class with your instructor if you need to do so. These sessions can give you a comprehensive review of the material on the SAT and can allow for discussion and attention that help you to study well.
There are new sessions of these classes that start weekly. You are able to decide whether you want to study for two or four weeks, and there are several times available. You can study over the weekend, after school, or other times that fit your schedule.
A Phoenix SAT tutor can help you develop a study plan based on your goals, abilities, and learning style. You can focus on the material that is important to you, and you can learn in ways that are effective for you. This sort of individualized learning can help you to absorb and retain information effectively. From test content to test-taking strategies, you and your mentor can give you tools to pursue your goals on the SAT.
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Mei: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...am employed as a financial technology consultant and work with clients to build personalized solutions to address their unique needs. I developed a passion for teaching others how to be successful at a young age. I am the oldest child of three and have a brother (4 years younger) and a sister (8 years younger). Growing up, I excelled at math; however, my brother and sister struggled to understand the concepts. My parents tried to...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT Mathematics
- +31 subjects
Jean: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior to immigrating to the U.S. The methods she used to help me learn and to drive my curiosity still influence how I think and learn concepts today. From her, I learned that a meaningful education requires more than just knowing facts and how to find the right answers. A...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ISEE
- ACT
- High School Economics
- +30 subjects
Kevin: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...tutor. In my opinion, the most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student achieve their academic goals. My tutors have been some of my greatest mentors, and I...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +16 subjects
Audrey: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to helping your...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- PSAT
- Other
- +36 subjects
Anna : San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...in my heart for the LSAT, and I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm not working, I like to spend my time hiking, biking, or exploring...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Reading
- Study Skills and Organization
- +23 subjects
Eric: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...my primary interest in tutoring is high school core subjects like math and English. I believe these fundamental subjects are the basis of effective thought and communication that set students up for future success. My goal is to guide students to find their own answers and understandings so they can become effective independent learners. I believe the key to academic success is a combination of patience and high expectations, working hard to achieve real measurable...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- GRE Quantitative
- Pre-Calculus
- Art
- +29 subjects
Lucas: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience for working with a range of learning styles, and a passion for creating positive learning experiences. Good luck, and keep studying! -- B.S.F.S. '06, Science, Technology &...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Test in French
- +52 subjects
Daniel: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...day to day lives. Something as simple as pushing the door, driving a car at a certain speed, or playing with yo-yo could be explained using physics. I also love biology. Once you understand the gist of biological processes, which occur daily, you can't help but to marvel at its precision. My teaching philosophy is practice makes near-perfect. I believe that with practice and repetition with the right strategies, anybody can master the subjects I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Touro University - Masters, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Test Prep
- SAT Math
- +32 subjects
Kristine: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ASVAB
- SAT Subject Tests
- DAT Reading Comprehension
- +30 subjects
Evan: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...by profession and a writer by habit. I have over three years of teaching experience at private tutoring companies, UC Berkeley, UC Berkeley's Summer Bridge Program, and as a freelance political science/calculus tutor (there's more overlap than you think). In 2014, my paper "Set Theory and Fuzzy Sets: Their Relationship to Natural Language" was published in the Newsletter of the American Political Science Association Organized Section for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research. I'm fond of good...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- ACT
- 4th Grade Writing
- History
- +130 subjects
Josh: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
My favorite word is "why." And why is that, you may ask? Well, I am subject to a never-ending flow of knowledge because I perpetually wonder why. The search for answers to any question beginning with "why" has taught me everything I know -- and put me in a position to disseminate my knowledge to other people. Tutoring is the best possible way for me to do that.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Current Undergrad, Physics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- Advanced Placement
- +66 subjects
Dallas: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...sciences as well as Spanish. I approach teaching in the same way that I approach learning; through a problem-solving, rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Integrative Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- CAHSEE
- Advanced Placement
- Middle School Science
- +42 subjects
Christie: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...have both observed their teaching methods in the classroom and have received their teaching. I have had the opportunity to communicate through difficult concepts with them, evaluate methods, and test approaches occasionally with my own tutees. I have taught the English language, a subject I am very familiar with, to primary school students in Japan as well as have explained how polarizability benefits SN2 nucleophiles to a university peer a few days after learning it....
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- STAAR EOC
- +44 subjects
Shannon: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...right answer. Through effective communication and patience, the student is not only able to learn the mathematical process, but also the ability to think analytically. I would say that my tutoring philosophy is based on encouragement and always validating the opinions of the student before steering the student in the right direction. The student must be willing to learn and absorb information, as well as willing to work with me on a schedule that will...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Davis - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & English (Double Major)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Pre-Algebra
- 10th Grade Reading
- Spanish
- +48 subjects
Jacqueline: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...skilled writer and editor who can provide valuable tutoring to any student struggling with the written word. Most importantly, my methods of teaching can help encourage students to regain the confidence in themselves needed to feel prepared and at ease in any academic setting. Next year, I plan to go back to school to get my Master's Degree in Publishing or Digital Journalism. I am also currently in the process of writing a novel of...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +30 subjects
Joseph: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...to swallow the stark reality of uprooting the school I loved and thrived in, as well as the friends and family that had nurtured my growth in the beautiful Garden State, the prospect of attending a more prestigious Californian university to complete my undergraduate and (hopefully) law school studies was too great of an opportunity not to take a leap of faith for. Because I, too, am a student chasing his dreams, nothing gives me...
Education & Certification
- Berkeley City College - Current Undergrad, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- Writing
- Math
- Comparative Literature
- +15 subjects
Jenny: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...and math. A core part of my teaching and learning philosophy is that I will have mastered a material if I can teach another person these concepts and come up with my own examples to illustrate my understanding. I will infuse this goal within my tutoring sessions, engaging tutees to really learn and challenge them to think critically. Another important aspect of my tutoring goals is to help the tutee. Be clear and transparent with...
Education & Certification
- Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- Algebra
- SAT Writing and Language
- +37 subjects
Milan: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...and Theater double-major at Stanford University in Northern California, Milan is very excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. His main academic interests are English, philosophy, math, and computer science, but Milan enjoys many other subjects (psychology, physics, and economics to name a few). He is fluent in Spanish and an active member of the Latino community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and taking the occasional photograph.
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelors, Computer Science, English (double major)
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- A Level
- +63 subjects
Edwin: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...level mathematics and SAT/ACT preparation. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, the subjects that interest me the most are calculus, college level mathematics, and test prep. I have a calm, adaptive tutoring style. I revise my tutoring strategies to fit each student's unique traits and I believe that a calm demeanor causes students to be less stressed, which in turn improves their performance. In my spare time, I enjoy following 49ers football and...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- CAHSEE
- +29 subjects
Grace: San Francisco SAT test prep instructor
...although it was not my focus, I am a proficient writer and am comfortable with the mechanical and conceptual composition of written assignments. My major-specific classes included a great deal of field work as well as lab work, completing problems sets, writing research papers and lab reports, and even mapping a large portion of the Berkeley hills. I completed my senior honors thesis after a year of collaborative research with UC Berkeley faculty and intend...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Geology
Subject Expertise
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- English
- +30 subjects